Customs How are everyone's Mercury projects coming along?

Yeah like that.

Look at my current dash setup, deliciouso!!!

 

Might be selling my 56 it is in my profile photos if anyone is interested. It needs some attention.

 

John- At least you have a good foundation to start with. I got mine from back east,and went in "thinking" well,that's what I got. Figure six inches of the WHOLE car gone minus doors.Yes,I get to make it mine,but,with all my time and not being totally skilled,it's been an adventure to say the least. I get by,but GD! commin along,but it's still a one man show,and it's happenin' but I guess brain surgery would be easy compared to this.
Your car is commin' along fine,and I'm sure it's gonna be awesome!
Jus keep goin!

 

Ok John, point taken. I think we need to donate a stock dash to your cause IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

GO DESOTO!!!!!! Ive got a merc dash to trade for a Desoto. Looking for one to put in my other 51 Merc.

 

I definitely like that Desoto dash too!

I think mine is that fiberglass one that Nightprowlers sells. My body guy did paint it black for now.

 

Here's 51 Mercury dash I reworked .

TwoChops

 

Isnt that a 51 Lincoln reworked??

 

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No it's a 51 Merc with alot of welding on of new metal pieces.
TwoChops

 

I like the stock 50-51 dash. To me they look correct to the car. You can also find them pretty easy and cheap.

 

Hi guys.

I managed to get my car running again about a month ago,did the 302+aod swap during the winter/spring and lowered it also.I also lowered front bumper 2" after the pic was taken,it looks much better now.

Tomste

 

Wow very nice.

 

I'd like to see pics of it with the lowered bumper. Post away.

 

looking really good john!,have you get the stock bumpers?

 

Me? '50 front and '51 rear are ready to go, both are rechromed. No overriders for now.

 

What gauges did you use for your insert?

 

looks great

 

I used the Auto Meter Old Tyme Series. I drew the panel on AutoCad and laser cut a piece of stainless to match the original gauge panel bolt pattern. The guages fit well and install was pretty simple. I can get the panels, if its something your interested in.

 

Dash looks cool.

I'm really wanting my car right now. Ugh. I hate to badger people.

 

I may be interested. I might try using the originals first. But yours looks great.

PM sent

 

John - Don't tell me you are selling that DeSoto grill I hauled back from Detroit! My IH is not back on the road either, life got in the way but hopefully soon. See you at the Pileup? Jeff

 

just picked this one up a couple of weeks ago to build for a customer..nice start, couple of bad spots but overall pretty solid. ran it down to the blaster the other day...clean metal is soooo nice

 

Yeah the Desoto grille and my original grille are for sale, I need the room.

 

OT.Matt congrats to you and your wife on your new LIncoln.Any pic's.

 

Yep picked up a baby Lincoln monday morning, its a newer model...should be a very interesting project for the next 18+ years and i apologize for the boobs guys....

 

Congrat's cute kid.You'll probably be finished with your Lincoln project,before I am with my Merc.LOL!

 

Looks a bit different to my Baby Lincoln.. But it is a '49er...

Best of luck customizing yours ...

 

I'm interested too. I really like the originals but I wouldn't trust them on a long trip.

 

That would be a nice change. Congrats on the little one. The boobs didn't offend me.

 

Never apologize for boobs.

My crew, 2 (picking nose) and 4 (grabbing his crotch):